Leah & Jacob’s guidebook
Food scene
Great local brews and a chill vibe. Try the Me Llama Llama—it’s our favorite BloNo beer!
White Oak Brewing
1801 Industrial Park DriveGreat local brews and a chill vibe. Try the Me Llama Llama—it’s our favorite BloNo beer!
Huge, impressive facility with great outdoor dining area, serving elevated pub fair and creative craft beers, sours, meads, etc.
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DESTIHL Brewery & Beer Hall
1200 Greenbriar DrHuge, impressive facility with great outdoor dining area, serving elevated pub fair and creative craft beers, sours, meads, etc.
A Bloomington institution! Very good thin-crust pizza (we recommend the La Baldini). We love the old-school ambiance of the downstairs bar area.
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The Lucca Grill
116 E Market StA Bloomington institution! Very good thin-crust pizza (we recommend the La Baldini). We love the old-school ambiance of the downstairs bar area.
Good fast-casual food option in Uptown Normal. Delicious falafel and fries, among other Greek-inspired fare.
The Rock Restaurant
203 West North StreetGood fast-casual food option in Uptown Normal. Delicious falafel and fries, among other Greek-inspired fare.
Classic Irish Pub with a dash of college bar vibes. Their house-made Buffalo sauce is out of this world (but fair warning, it’s got some heat!). We also appreciate their hearty gluten free menu, featuring hard-to-find-GF pub favorites like chicken tenders.
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Maggie Miley's
126 E Beaufort StClassic Irish Pub with a dash of college bar vibes. Their house-made Buffalo sauce is out of this world (but fair warning, it’s got some heat!). We also appreciate their hearty gluten free menu, featuring hard-to-find-GF pub favorites like chicken tenders.
(NOTE: their new location is on Jefferson St in downtown Bloomington—not Uptown Normal. Photos appear to be outdated.)
Fantastic cupcakes and other sweet treats galore, including the BEST gluten free cupcakes ever!
Sugar Mama Bakery (Uptown Normal)
109 West Jefferson Street(NOTE: their new location is on Jefferson St in downtown Bloomington—not Uptown Normal. Photos appear to be outdated.)
Fantastic cupcakes and other sweet treats galore, including the BEST gluten free cupcakes ever!
Fresh local coffee and pastries; a good place to meet friends or just grab a quick light breakfast.
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Coffee Hound Uptown Normal
205 W North StFresh local coffee and pastries; a good place to meet friends or just grab a quick light breakfast.
Excellent, finger-licking-good barbecue takeout joint! Try the…er, everything! (But seriously, the cheesy potatoes and brisket are not to be missed.) Call ahead to place your order.
Annie's Eats Carry-Out And Catering
606 N Clinton StExcellent, finger-licking-good barbecue takeout joint! Try the…er, everything! (But seriously, the cheesy potatoes and brisket are not to be missed.) Call ahead to place your order.
There is no shortage of Mexican restaurants in town, but IMO this is THE place to go for fajitas!
Los Potrillos
201 Landmark DrThere is no shortage of Mexican restaurants in town, but IMO this is THE place to go for fajitas!
All-around great Mexican menu (including breakfast!) They are typically pretty busy, so be prepared to wait for a seat, or better, call ahead for takeout.
Taqueria El Porton
901 N Main StAll-around great Mexican menu (including breakfast!) They are typically pretty busy, so be prepared to wait for a seat, or better, call ahead for takeout.
When you just gotta have that ooey-gooey Chicago-style DEEP dish pizza pie! (Takes a while to bake, so order ahead accordingly!)
Giordano's
1505 N Veterans PkwyWhen you just gotta have that ooey-gooey Chicago-style DEEP dish pizza pie! (Takes a while to bake, so order ahead accordingly!)